Before I became interested in triathlon, boxing was my passion. Within just a few years of being immersed in the sport, it gave me confidence & discipline as an athlete. From there, I progressed slowly towards running to become a marathoner (including Boston & New York) & Ultra-Marathoner.

It was only by chance that I was introduced to the world of triathlon.

One day, on a whim, I registered myself to my first IRONMAN in Mont-Tremblant and a new passion was born!

Since 2012, I have crossed the finish line of several IRONMAN 70.3's & 140.6’s as well as being a member of Age Group Team Canada at the ITU World Championships competing in the standard duathlon distance (2016, 2017).

We cannot restrain a passion, we need to develop it and share it with others, thus I became a certified personal trainer, Ironman Coach, Certified Runner Clinic specialist, and remain passionate about continuous training.

My love for triathlon led me to become the founder and Head-Coach of the Triathlon Club « Athlon Passion ».

My athletes include beginners and competitive athletes in their respective age groups. Some of them have achieved podiums at Ironman 70.3 events and/or have participated in World Championships in various disciplines.

Being a coach signifies foremost to me, the privilege of being given the opportunity to establish a relationship of trust and sincerity with each one of my athletes.

When I partner with an athlete, I have a duty to lead them to success considering his or her own personal stories, dreams and goals.

It is imperative that we work closely together to ensure decisions are made respecting the athlete’s constraints and desires.

The success & well-being of my athletes is at the center of my concerns as their coach.

I focus on the importance of accompanying an athlete per their athletic abilities and (capacities), while, of course, respecting the balance between their training and their professional & personal lives.

Helen is a passionate triathlete, marathoner and Certified IM Coach. Since 2008, I have completed 9 full IRONMAN including 3 at the World Championship in Kona, 3 in Lake Placid, 2 in Mont-Tremblant and 1 in Arizona, as well as, competing at numerous IM70.3 including the 70.3 at Tremblant with multiple podium finishes. She has achieved IRONMAN Overall Gold All World Athlete Status in 2016 and 2017.

In the fall of 2017, Helen decided to create HD Endurance Coaching to help others reach their triathlon goals. In addition, she is the Head Coach for the South Ontario Triathlon Club (SO-TRI) based in Oakville, Ontario.

Helen’s coaching philosophy entails working closely with the athletes of all levels to help them to define, achieve and exceed their personal triathlon and fitness goals so that they can be the best they can be and proud of what they have accomplished.

A full-time, professional coach, Lucien’s passion for triathlon has helped his athletes meet their respective targets, whether it’s completing their first triathlon, achieving a personal best or qualifying for world championships. As a former IT professional, Lucien knows exactly what technology can do as much as he recognizes its limits. Lucien and his athletes depend on the data the technology provides to objectively measure and assess performance – running, swimming, riding. “The technology tells me exactly what my athletes have done and what changes are required to improve performance and efficiency – but I rely on my athletes to tell me how it felt and talk about the many variables that may have affected their performance,” says Lucien. To develop the highly customized seven-day training plans his athletes rely on, Lucien schedules regular calls because he needs their feedback. “I ask a ton of questions and I really listen, because I need to understand the athlete’s performance and state of mind over the past days and weeks to create the highly personalized programs they hired me to develop.” says Lucien.

Lucien has done it – so he really does understand the mental and emotional challenges as much as the physiological demands. He also knows that running, swimming or riding, he and his athletes are meeting and inspiring other people that see them, wondering: “Could I?”

Sarah's journey with triathlons started over 5 years and have seen a lot of success including first place age group finish on the short distance course. Proud mother of three little triathletes and wife to her favorite IRONMAN husband! Sarah is an IRONMAN Certified Coach as well as a Certified Fitness Instructor and Certified Indoor cycling Instructor. As a coach she enjoys getting to know each and every one of her athletes. Knowing their goals allows me to personalize their training and create a path to reaching that goal. Communication is huge with herself and the athletes helping them find the balance between their home life and training.

Susan Sotir, of Breakthrough Performance Coaching, has her Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Springfield College, where she subsequently served as an Assistant Professor for Research and Statistics in the Exercise Science and Sport Studies Department. She is an IRONMAN Certified Coach, a USA Triathlon Level II certified coach and a certified strength and conditioning coach (NSCA-CSCS). With have almost 30 years of experience in sport, coaching, and education, she has worked with beginners seeking their first half IRONMAN finish to athletes qualifying for 70.3 Worlds or Kona. In addition, she has served on the coaching staff for USA Triathlon Northeast Regional Development Camps, the Northeast Collegiate Draft Legal Triathlon Camp, and as a swim specialist at the USA Triathlon Junior Elite Specialty Camps. Sue favors a data-driven coaching approach, incorporating testing, technology, and subjective feedback to develop an individualized program for each of her athletes.

Tom was a very competitive runner in high school before being sidelined after a bicycle accident. He ran a little through my early 20s but as his career took off, his focus was more and more on work and not on his health and fitness. In Tom’s early 40s, he realized he had grown overweight and out of shape. I started running again and working through a number of injuries and ailments just to get to where I could enjoy running again.

Through that process, I realized, I'm a happier and more productive person when I'm training. Also, it's a lot harder as you get older, to get back in shape. Through my education journey, I realized I also enjoyed helping others train and achieve their fitness and lifestyle goals. I'm now a certified nutrition coach, IRONMAN coach, marathon run coach and swim coach.

Since 2013, Tom has competed in numerous sprint and Olympic races, 5x IM70.3 races and completed my first Ironman (IMWI) in 2015 with his 2nd IM being 2018 IRONMAN Mont-Tremblant.

His coaching focuses on new triathletes up to top age groupers. Most of Tom’s athletes have busy lives and are looking toward IRONMAN training, as a continuation of a lifestyle they love and want to enjoy for a long time. Tom blends smart training practices, with good nutrition and a healthy dose of reality.